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FROZEN FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT
The frozen food storage compartment has a net volume of 3.7 litres
(0.13 cubic feet) and has a two-star c1assificationOCjJ . This means
that, provided the electric thermostat or gas control is set as described
under "Temperature Regulation", the frozen food storage compart-
ment will be maintained at a temperature of -12
0C
(10 F), or below.
Under these conditions, most types of frozen food can be stored in
the compartment for up to one month.
When storing frozen food, do not set the gas control at too Iowa
setting. Reduce it only if foodstuffs in the fresh food compartment
become too cold.
The permissible length of storage time cannot be precisely stated
as this varies very much with the nature of the packaged quick-frozen
food stored - vegetables, fish, meat, fruit and dairy products. It is
therefore important to take note of the food manufacturer's estimate
of the permissible storage times of his products. This estimate, which
should be marked on each frozen food package, takes into account
inevitable variations during every-day operation which may lead to
changes in taste and colour.
If frozen food is allowed to thaw, i.e. the packs become wet and
limp, no attempt should be made to store or re-freeze - it should be
consumed within 24 hours.
The frozen food storage compartment is for storing quick frozen
foods, ice-cream and making ice. It is not intended for the quick-
freezing of foodstuffs.
Care should be taken when handling and consuming water ices (e.q.
iced loll ies) ta ken di rectly from the frozen food storage compartment
because of the possibility of cold burn (frost bite) when such ices
are at very low temperatures.
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Never put bottles or cans of carbonated (gassy) drinks in the frozen
food storage compartment as they may burst if the gas is forced out
by freezing.
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STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
To prevent drying out and the transfer of flavours from one food to
another, always store foods in covered containers or
p~t~c
bags, or
wrap them in waxed paper.
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.Tall bottles can be placed in the lower door shelf by moving the
upper door shelf to its storage position at the top of the door. The
plastic tray can be removed from the upper cabin'et shelf to make- room
for bottles and other tall items in the cabinet.
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Do not leave the refrigerator door open longer than
necessarv.
NEVER PUT HOT
FOOD~IN
THE R'EFRI'GERATOR.,
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Whenever possible, it is of advantage to ore-cool your refrigerator
with its contents by running it on bottled gas or mains electricity for a
few hours, or overnight, before starting out from home.
To prevent undue movement of bottles etc. in the refrigerator when
lion the move", crumpled pieces of clean paper may be wedged tem-
porarily between the various items.
TWO-POSITION TRAVEL CATCH
The travel catch at the top of the door has two alternative positions.
The first (fig. 3a) holds the door ttghtly closed and should be used
when travelling. The second position (fig. 3b) keeps the door slightly
open and is intended to be engaged when the refrigerator is out of
use so that air can circulate inside.
ICE-MAKING
Fill the ice-tray with water to within 5mm from the top, and place
it on the shelf in the top of the frozen food storage compartment.
When ice has formed, the tray can be released from the shelf simply
by lifting one corner.
Ice will be made more quickly if the gas control or electric
thermostat knob (except on 12V) is turned to 'MAX'. Remember
to return the knob to its normal setting when ice has formed other-
wise food in the cabinet may become too cold.
DEFROSTING
Frost will gradually form on and in the frozen food storage compart-
ment and on the fins at the side of the compartment. It is a mistake
to assume that an accumulation of frost gives a colder cabi net there-
fore the refrigerator should be defrosted regularly - about once a
week or ten days, depending on the conditions of use. '
To defrost, turn the gas control knob (5) to OFF, or the voltage
selector switch (6) to '0', depending on which operation is being
used. Remove the ice-tray, food, etc.: wrap frozen foods in several
layers of clean newspaper and place the package in a cool place.
To defrost as quickly as possible, a small dish of hot (not boiling)
water may be placed on the ice-tray shelf, and a bowl of hot water
on a cabinet shelf, changing the hot water as necessary until all frost
has melted.
Do not place dishes of hot water on the bottom of the frozen food
storage compartment, and do not attempt to defrost more quickly
with an electric fire or other form of heat as this may damage the
plastic surfaces.
Defrost water will run via a tube at the back into the drip collector
fixed to the rear of the refrigerator, where it will evaporate into the
circulating air.
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When all frost has melted, wipe dry the frozen food storage com-
partment and cabinet interior, then re-start the refrigerator, setting
the gas control knob or voltage selector switch and thermostat knob
to their respective positions.
Replace the fresh and frozen food, but wait until the cabinet has
cooled down again before making ice.
Remember that if the temperature of frozen food is allowed to
rise unduly during defrosting, its storage life may be shortened.
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CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
Clean the refrigerator thoroughly at intervals as necessary. Turn off
the gas or disconnect from the electricity supply, depending on which
is being used, empty the cabinet and defrost as described earlier.
The refrigerator and its accessories may then be cleaned with a
soft cloth wrung out in a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda.
Finally, wipe over with a cloth wrung out in warm water only and
dry with a clean cloth. Do not wash any plastic parts in water that is
more than hand hot and do not expose them to dry heat.
NEVER USE STRONG CHEMICALS OR ABRASIVE CLEANING
MATERIALS ON ANY PART OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
Replace the accessories and restart the refrigerator.
WHEN NOT IN USE
Whenever your refrigerator is to be out of use for a period, turn off
the gas, or disconnect from the electricity supply, as applicable. Empty
the cabinet and defrost as described earlier. Clean and thoroughly dry
the interior and accessories and leave the door slightly open by en-
gaging the alternative position of the travel catch (fi'g. 3b). If this is
not done, the air inside may go stale giving rise to an unpleasant odour
which could be difficult to remove at a later date. Empty and dry
the ice-tray.
CONSUMPTION
It is not possible to give precise consumption figures for mains voltage
electricity, as these vary depending on individual conditions of use. The
figures in the following table may, however, be taken as a guide.
ROO/\,1 TEMPERATURE
ELECTRICITY
20
0C
25
0C
MAX
(220/240V)
(68
0F)
(77
0F)
kWh (units) per
1.7
2.0
2.28
24 hours
GAS CONTROL SETTING
BOTTLED GAS
MIN
MID
MAX
Ib liquid/24 hours
0.42
0.53
0.79
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kg per 24 hours
0.19
0.24
0.36
MAINTENANCE
CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS
Periodically, and after service adjustments to the gas equipment, all
connections should be checked for leaks by applying a soap/water
solution (with the burner alight) and watching for bubbles. DO NOT
USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. Screw connections should
be tight but not overtight. (To check at the back of the refrigerator
it will be necessary to make a temporary connection with flexible
tubing).
FLUE BAFFLE
The flue baffle must be in position in the central tube of the boiler,
over the burner, suspended on its support wire so that the lower edge
of the baffle is 75 mm (3 inches) above the bottom of the tube. If the
baffle is missing or incorrectly located, the cooling unit will not operate
properly on bottled gas.
CLEANING FLUE, BURNER, AND JET
(see fig. 4)
The appearance of the burner flame should be checked at least once
a year. To do this, turn the gas control knob to MAX, when the
colour of the flame should be predominantly blue. If this is not the
case, the refrigerator should be emptied, disconnected, and removed
from the recess, and the flue, burner and jet cleaned as described
below. (The outer cover of the flue outlet will have to be removed
and the flue extension tube withdrawn from the outside before the
refrigerator can be moved). When the refrigerator is out of the
recess, proceed as follows.
1. Remove the 'lazv T' flue top, then, from top of central flue tube of
boiler, lift out the flue baffle on its support wire.
2. With door travel catch engaged, lay cabinet on left-hand side (i.e.
burner near the floor) on sheets of newspaper.
3. Disconnect gas pipe from burner by undoing union (8), then pull
out burner jet (9). Clean jet by washing it in White Spirit or alcohol,
then blowing through with air. Do not under any circumstances
prick out the jet. The orifice in the jet has been carefully designed.
It is very delicate and any damage to the orifice could affect safety
and performance.
4. Remove screw holding burner bracket (11) to boiler, release
bracket tongues from slot in boiler, then carefully move burner
bracket assembly to one side, clear of the flue tube.
5. Clean burner and adjacent components of soot etc. without dis-
turbing their relative positions.
6. Clean flue tube of boiler - a special flue brush (part no. 151404)
is available as an extra for this purpose.
7. Reassemble equipment, engaging tongues in top of burner bracket
(11) in corresponding slot in bottom of boiler before replacing
fixing screw. Gas unions must be tight but not overtightened.
8. Operate button (4) of igniter whilst watching to check that spark
jumps from electrode to burner head. (See next section).
9. Referring to item 'Checking for Gas Leaks', re-install refrigerator,
light burner and leave on test to ensure that it operates properly.
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